Prime Blood Skycracker Chapter 8

~~ It was extremely difficult for her to stay in Seeker Commander mode while watching her mate be repaired. A tug to her memory banks reminds her how Thundercracker had personally repaired her to keep her secret. She finds herself unconsciously rubbing that scar.

Knock Out lifts Ravage out and sets him on another table. And then Lazerbeak beside him. Carefully, Shockwave and Knock Out remove the housing for the mini cons. Then they call her over. "It will take the three of us to proto-form this one. Soundwave really likes to make things difficult."

Unbeknownst to the others, she knows exactly what to do. But she has to play dumb or reveal their secret. Skywarp decides to make it look like dumb luck, and finds the hidden triggers. Slowly, they get Soundwave proto-formed. He looks bad. The acid has taken the armor down to his under-armor across his belly and one thigh and in several other spotted areas. The fall has crushed his helmet and a piece of chest cavity armor is now molded to his under-armor. It will take a laser scalpel to cut the pieces off. There are liquids leaking from both his mouth and his chest. She can't help but gasp seeing his head roll to the side in a sickening way. She wants so badly to cradle his face in her palms. The two medics look to her and she has to look away or else cry.

Knock Out chuckles, "I thought you said he was better looking in this condition than I am?" Shockwave is waiting for her response as well.

Instead of looking back to them, she heads over to Ravage and Lazerbeak still unconscious. She runs a tender hand down the length of her silent friends. Softly she finally responds, "I think it would be in your best interest to get the Communications Officer functioning again, before Galvatron personally pours his acidic drink down your own faces."

With that, she begins to hook Ravage up to the monitors. The clapping from the doorway makes her look back. Chuckling Galvatron responds, "Skywarp, you don't disappoint. And you are accurate. I need that information. Today, gentlemen, today. Skywarp, come."

Respectfully she strokes Ravage, "They have a connection. Maybe if I can get either Ravage or Lazerbeak on line, it could help trigger Soundwave."

Galvatron leans in so that only she can hear his next comment, "Is that all there is to it?" Clearly he is implying she may be emotionally connected to Soundwave.

Carefully she faces him with a classic stoic face, "Does it matter?" Galvatron narrows his gaze curiously. "Really? Either way he needs to function, right?" But she manages to keep the tone as neutral as possible, reminding him that she was still able to function as a mate before.

Galvatron, not being able to read her, steps back, "Very well."

But he does take one last look back to both the communications spy and the Seeker commander. No, it really doesn't matter as long as long as the job gets done.

Finally Ravage comes around. Licking her hand while she is working on Lazerbeak, it surprises her. She turns to him and hugs his head to her chest, "Hey there my friend. How are you?" There is a weak mew from him, but then he shakes himself. She whispers in his ear, "How is he?" Ravage's look is quite bleak. He raises his chin to look at her directly. "Can he hear you?" Ravage's answer is unsure. She smiles back to him, "Well, let him know we are both here anyways." Ravage closes his optics and begins to purr.

A contented sigh is heard from the gurney. Both Knock Out and Shockwave turn to the gurney startled at the change. Skywarp drops her head to Ravage's forehead to hide her own emotional reaction. And then there is the sound of metallic feathers being ruffled. Another sigh from Soundwave. Lazerbeak slides up to Skywarp. She strokes him carefully as well.

"Do you have information for us, Lazerbeak?" The bird squawks in a positive tone. Knock Out comes to her side rather gleefully. "I'll take him to Galvatron."

Skywarp grimaces, "I bet you will."

Shockwave pulls a portable recording device from beside the gurney, "Well I've got information from the spy as well. I'll go with you."

Skywarp looks to Ravage. He growls at the other two. They stride confidently out the room. Ravage follows them as a guard for the hard earned information. Skywarp locks the door behind them. Then turning to Soundwave, she sees a device Shockwave had removed. She knows it is Soundwave's personal scrambler. Smiling, she activates it and then instantly slips her hand into his clutching it tightly. She leans her face to touch him cheek to cheek, "Can you hear me, love?" He just moans but clutches her hand weakly. She pulls back and strokes his face where the impact had crushed a cheek panel and sends, Even scrapped you are a sexy being. A weak smile comes to his face. He tugs her hand carefully and she answers his plea by giving him a tender kiss. Tubes, wires and torn armor will not hinder him. His armor is torn inside the palm of his left hand that reaches up to grasp the back of her neck forcing her mouth tighter down. He lets her know, he is still in command with an urgent demanding kiss. The ring and torn glove catch in the loose beads hanging down. She begins to moan.

But she knows they must talk. She tries to pull back, but he won't let her. So she has to reach back and try releasing his hand on her neck tangled in her beads. Finally he lets her mouth go and she pulls back he sends, I have something you must get out of here, if he hasn't already found it. Still his optics are off line, so he can't see her curious look, but he can feel it. He smirks, Thundercracker wasn't the only one with his vial of secrets.

She hisses out her answer, "Nooooo."

His grip is very tight on her wrist, Please, just get it out of here. We will talk later.

She really wants to argue with him, but knows this isn't the time or place. Instead, he releases her hand and reaches inside his chest panel. He pulls out a couple small vials. She looks at them but not taking them. Skywarp is afraid to take the fertile fluid. The hope of all Transformers. A curse to her spark. Her chin waivers. She loves her new mate very much but just can't fathom going through this again.

He opens his optics. One isn't even lit, and the other is narrow and dim, "Please Sky, just get it safely away from Shockwave." She shakes her head. He presses it into her hand trying to lift his shoulders of the table. She steps back from him. He struggles again, this time succeeding in rising off the table. She continues to back up until her wings are pressed against the wall. He takes the two vials and shoves them into her chest armor. She tries to put one hand back into her chest to remove them, but he grabs that hand in his and holds it tight. The her other hand begins to come up from her side, but he pins it to the wall with his knee to her wrist.

Taking her left hand, he releases her glove and thumbs his banded mark, "Skywarp, I would never hurt you. I had one chance in a million to get the vials I stashed. When I knew the Autobots where going to jettison the All Spark, I knew I had to get some of the Well Water before it was gone. I had no idea what I would do with it. I had no idea of the potential until you came to me and asked me to save your son."

"Please, don't, Soundwave." She pleads with him. He takes her banded finger and brings his mouth to suckle it. She moans knowing the physical passion he can bring her. But right now, it was the emotional passion he is lighting. "I can't bear to loose another child, Soundwave. You can't either."

He pulls back. "It's not just that, is it?" She shakes her head. "What is it?" She shakes her head once more. The lone optic becomes brighter and broader. "You do want it don't you?"

This is where Galvatron, Knock Out and Shockwave come in, but neither one notice. She seethes a curse, "Frag you, Soundwave."

Damaged he maybe, he smirks, "It would be my pleasure." Now he knows the others are in the room, so goes in to try kissing her. But she wretches her head away. So his mouth lands right next to her ear, "Let me finish this debriefing, and then we will talk."

Slamming her knee into his gut, now seeing the intruders as well, she barks, "In your dreams, Commander." Soundwave stumbles back with a smile of triumph. And then lets intruders know he sees them. His smile changes only slightly to one of cockiness, while wiping the fluids from the side of his mouth on the back of his hand.

Galvatron smirks at the repartee he walked in on, "Feeling better, I presume, Soundwave?"

"Nothing a little TLC can't fix." Skywarp shoots him a drop dead look. He shrugs. Galvatron laughs.

Knock Out steps towards Skywarp, "So how does he look now? Bet I'm looking pretty good, huh?"

Skywarp rolls her optics, "Scrap all you arrogant self righteous mechs!" Knock Out makes a move towards her. Instantly her drawn sword is aimed at him in his mechliness.

But before she can carry out her threat on anyone, Galvatron puts a hand on her sword wrist laughing at her, "Stand down, Skywarp. Just a little good natured humor."

Skywarp shakes her head and seethes this time, "Scrap you all." She looks directly at Soundwave, "If you all think I'm here for your personal pleasure," she looks back to Galvatron, "you all have another thing coming. Any of you tries to enter my chambers, you will find yourselves geldings." She tries to yank her hand away.

Galvatron growls tightening his grip, "You will do as you are commanded."

"I am a soldier, not a concubine. Don't you ever forget it!" With that, she stabs his wrist with a dagger that no one knew she had. Instantly he releases her and she strides from the room.

Soundwave puts a hand out to steady himself against the wall. Shockwave comes over to him and helps him back to the gurney. Knock Out pipes up, "Gee wiz Soundwave, did you have to go an tick off the only decent female on the base? Now we'll never get to see what is under all that plating."

Soundwave decides to remain silent rather than reveal his secret or start a fist fight with the arrogant mech. Galvatron finds that even more interesting than seeing the very close contact Soundwave had with Skywarp. Could it be, was that seething jealousy crossing Soundwave's face plate? But like she said, does it really matter? Instead Galvatron pipes up, "So, Soundwave, what did you find out?"

0~~~~0

Later that night, there is a knock at Soundwave's personal quarters. He calls out mono-toned, "Enter."

To his surprise, Skywarp walks in. But he doesn't move. He watches her go to Starscream's painting on the wall. Above Starscream's head she can see where he put a simple message, "The only star I ever need is Red Star."

Beside the impression of Starscream enveloping his red hot lover tenderly, is the impression Soundwave and herself made. Touching the painting she finishes Soundwave's own inscription. He wrote My life has been warped by the sound of her spark. Skywarp's finger touches the painting his touch makes my spark sing. Together we make one spark.

And she just lays her hand beside it, "I'm sorry to be selfish."

He comes to her but still afraid to touch her. "Never forget I love you."

She turns into his arms. This would not be the night to talk about all he risked for their future. This would not be the night to talk about her fears. No, this was the night to just be grateful he is alive. Tonight was not about sex. Tonight was about harmony. And that is just what was made.

In the morning, still curled in each other's arms, the conversation came about. "You asked me if I would do things the same if Thunder was still alive. I said no. But you aren't Thunder."

He shakes his head. "I would never ask you to do something you can't handle."

"I thought I could handle it…but then found I couldn't."

"I'll be right here with you."

"That's what Thunder said too. Look what happened."

"You just said I wasn't Thunder."

She actually looks scared. "I don't know what to do. I love you so very much. I don't want to deny you the same gift Thunder had. That just doesn't seem fair. But I'm so scared."

Soundwave smiles and strokes her face. He points to the bunks Rumble and Frenzy share, "You know, I do have another way to hide them."

She looks up to him surprised, "Them?"

"You know what I mean." He goes back to stroking her face, "Only if you are ready. Only if you are sure."

She curls herself into his arms, "Thank you." He pulls her tightly into his arms and hums a song to her. She had forgotten what a wonderful voice he had. So often he uses his mono tone. Very few have heard his harmonious modulations. Skywarp finds herself falling into the spell of his voice. All too soon she is taking the vial from his hand while watching him take his. And then joining him in a true mating ritual, leaving them both praying for this to work.

0~~~~0

She shouldn't have worried if it would work. But she should have worried how well it worked. Soon enough, she could feel the change again. Late one night, she awoke him and silently taking his hand and whispering orders to Ravage, they made their way to Soundwave's lab. And there she put the monitors on. To their utter surprise, three life readings, a fourth if you counted hers. They just sat there shocked. And then the giggling started.

"Three? Scrap, you are a fertile beast," she teases him, yet awed.

"Me? Who is the incubator? Can you handle this?" to his utter disbelief of their blessing.

"You said you would be right there with me. Can you take one?"

"Ah… I'll have to do some research." still trying to wrap his head around the news.

"You may have to contact Prime for more data." At that, Soundwave rolls his optics. They hear the footsteps coming. Quickly they wipe the records and head back down the hall as if they were doing research on something else.

Back in their quarters they look over the scans on a portable unit. He points, "Look at this."

She looks carefully at the three life signs. "It looks like they are in staggered rate of development. Why?"

Soundwave chuckles, "You are the one who bore life before. How was it?"

She sighs, "Draining and that wasn't a full development. I had to release the pod prematurely." Even now she finds herself leaning heavily on him. He wraps his arms around her and lays them both back.

Her optics close easily at the warmth and scent of him cuddling her. "Sleep, my love. It's going to be a long journey for both of us." He picks up the data pad again and then glances back at her belly. Three, they have three offspring.

0~~~0

Weeks later, after an intense battle, the Seekers come back battered and bruised. Skywarp looks the worst across her face, even though her armor looks like it took the least hits. Standing before Galvatron, Skywarp smiles, "Mission successful, sir." And then promptly collapses to the floor. Shockwave orders, "Decontamination, all of you."

Soundwave, at Galvatron's side, pipes up, "Not Skywarp!" He comes to her side and instantly takes her in his arms protecting her. Galvatron and Shockwave look to him curiously. He tries to cover quickly, "I'll see to her myself. I need the intel she brought back, any ways." And before anyone can argue, he takes her to his own quarters.

Galvatron only gives him a few minutes head start, before he comes to the quarters. Using his own over ride code, he enters the quarters uninvited. Just as he suspected. Soundwave is kneeling at Skywarp's side stroking her tenderly. She is stretched out on his bunk while Soundwave strokes her naked belly. Skywarp looks up fearfully over her mate's shoulder at Galvatron when the door closes.

Galvatron leans back against the door smiling triumphantly, "So, it's true. You are mates. Skywarp you are one lucky femme. Two mates in one lifetime. Hopefully this one won't die protecting you this time." Galvatron snarls, "Because a Communication's Officer is far harder to replace than a Seeker Commander." Soundwave clenches his jaw. Galvatron drops his tone, "Oh please, Soundwave, don't give me that look." Galvatron takes a step forward, "So, what have you two done to keep her away from Shockwave's monitors? Impregnation?"

Soundwave stands up boldly and comes face to face with him. "You should know." Now it's Galvatron's turn to be shocked. "Yes! I know about Slipstream's condition."

Galvatron points a finger in his face shaking it in rage, "You have no business-"

"I have every business to spy on you! I guard the Decepticons, and sometimes even from their crazed leader. I had to know what was driving you this time. I had to protect my family!"

"Soundwave, I warn you-"

"No! I warn you!" he barks with an angry tone and steps even closer, all mono-tone is gone. He lays all his emotions on the table. "We all have a lot at stake now. More than ever. You better get your head on straight or I'm taking over. I won't let her loose another child."

Galvatron's jaw drops, "Another?"

"Yes, another. Thundercracker didn't trust his child under your shield of protection. This time, I'm in charge! This is my child," he strikes his pointed finger to the floor, finishing off is firm stance. Galvatron is shocked and can't speak. Soundwave has never been this volatile and upfront with him.

Soundwave steps back physically baring Galvatron from coming any closer to Skywarp. And now he speaks softly, "Who is protecting Slipstream's offspring?" Galvatron steps back from the couple. Soundwave has put everything out there. Even Galvatron's own fears. The expectant sires stare at each other in a fierce stand off.

Galvatron finally looks away. But what does he see. The image of Starscream and his lover. He swallows hard. Starscream had given his sister the gift of life. Starscream had given Galvatron the gift of procreation. Starscream had placed his own life on the line for his Seekers and fellow Cybertronians. And what had he taken from Starscream? His life. And seeing this painting, a widow of Starscream's lays out there someplace because of him.

Galvatron turns away in shame and leaves the room silently. That bothers Soundwave even more. The silence is more deadly than the rant. There is no telling what is going through Galvatron's head.

0~~~~0

The next day is even more deadly. Soundwave receives the message from Lockdown. Soundwave is more than afraid to give it to their emotionally charged leader. But he does and clears the command room so Galvatron can hear it in private. He owes that much dignity to their leader, and fellow bonded-mech. Slipstream is being held for ransom from a psychopathic mercinary.

After hearing the message, Galvatron races in with Nemesis blazing and jumps ship. Soundwave is actually proud of Galvatron. He is willing to risk his life for Slipstream and their offspring. He can see the concealed, restrained emotions unfold as Galvatron takes the plunge from the access hatch. Soundwave makes the targeting perfect. He just had to aim like it was Skywarp in that bastard's clutches.

0~~~~0

It was a couple days before Galvatron returns. Soundwave tries to gage Galvatron, but he was a mystery. First his focus was on repairing Nemesis and then bent on his acidic drink. And he was hitting it real hard this time. Real bad. Galvatron's second had never seen him hit the bottle so hard. Soundwave began to get worried if Slipstream or the sparkling didn't survive the assault, much like the grief Optimus bears. Fate wouldn't be so cruel to do that to both brothers, would he?

Soundwave tried to stay in the shadows of the command center keeping an optic on things. Galvatron came to the communications console. He reeked of highgrade an acid and his optics looked dazed, but his functions were completely focused. The scariest part was watching him completely focused on keying in his codes and not even turn in his direction while softly speaking, "Soundwave, leave me in peace."

"Galvatron…," Soundwave steps out of the shadows and asks him softly. They hadn't spoken personally since the fight that brought about the revelation of their offspring. Galvatron doesn't turn, "Please… my friend." That was too much for Soundwave. He quietly leaves the room.

A few minutes later, Galvatron runs past him, through the warp gate and disappears. Soundwave asks Cyclonous, "Did he say anything to you?" Cyclonous shakes his head. Soundwave then turns to researching where their despondent leader ran off to and the communications station he used. When Soundwave figured out Galvatron had used the original frequency Orion and Megatron had communicated through so many millennial ago when the opponents were friends, he knew something very deep was driving Galvatron.

He went to Skywarp. Securing the door to his quarters he took her in his arms, "Galvatron has gone to meet Optimus Prime. One on one. I'm going to back him up. I'm taking Ravage and a few others. I don't know if Galvatron has completely lost his mind."

But Skywarp knows there is something else, "Or what?"

Soundwave smiles, "Or if there will finally be peace."

She shakes her head, "I've heard all this before. You and I have seen this before. What has changed?"

"Galvatron." Soundwave can feel the most developed his own offspring turning in it's pod against his belly. He looks down to it and strokes with one finger, "There's a lot a stake."

Skywarp doesn't want to be the barer of bad omens but someone needs to be cautious, "What if-"

Soundwave nods, "I know. That's why I'm going. I don't think Optimus set a trap. But I have to make sure Galvatron keeps this truce of peace this time. I will do whatever it takes."

This time Skywarp swallows hard, "Anything?" She glances over to the picture of Starscream and Red Star. They had just been talking about weather Starscream and Red Star had an offspring and that had driven the Seeker Commander's actions.

Turning her face back to his with a nod, Soundwave strokes her face, "Yes, anything. Wouldn't you if the roles were reversed?"

How could she argue with that? So she drops her forehead to his chest. "Please try to come home to us."

He kisses the top of her head, "Alright." Then he steps back, "I better hurry. Don't want to be late for a truce." She nods and lifts her chin for one last kiss. This time, his palm may have been forceful to bring their lips closer, but his kiss is very light and tender. She knew, whatever happened, things would never be the same. Not just them, or the Decepticons, but the whole universe.

~~ A few hours later, Skywarp gets a personal message from her mate, "It's true. There is peace. The prophesy has been fulfilled. Until all are one."

Skywarp is confused, "What do you mean?"

Soundwave is actually choked up with emotions, "The two fractions are now one. It's time to come home. Bring the Seekers home to Iacon." Skywarp gasps. "I need you to do something special. Tell Sunstorm and Cyclonous to bring Nemesis home with the rest of the team. But I need you to got to Canada."

"Canada?"

"I need you to personally escort Slipstream and her son home. She's in Ontario. Go quickly."

She smirks, "You know I can barely fly myself."

He chuckles, "You'll do fine, my love. Go. Hurry. I'll wait for you in front of the Hall of Records. Together we will record Slipstream's son and our own children."

"Yes sir." She laughs back. And they close the communication.

Skywarp quickly relays the message to Cyclonous. Oh how she really wished she was bringing Nemesis back to Cybertron, but she knew Soundwave had sent her on a more delicate mission. As soon as Nemesis was away, Skywarp warped out to Ontario.

0~~~0

It didn't take her long to find the large and small active Energon readings with the modified scanner.

Landing carefully in front of the Zinc doors, she knocks. Slipstream is quick in answering, "Who is it?"

"Slipstream, it's Skywarp. My own mate Soundwave sent me to bring you home… to Iacon."

Slipstream growls, "I will not go as a prisoner!"

Skywarp tries again, "Slipstream, I am with child as well. I understand the situation." The delay is long. But finally, Slipstream opens the door a crack. She sees Skywarp's own bulging proto-form.

"That's not one." Slipstream tells her.

Skywarp strokes the child, "Ah no. But I have one ready to hatch any moment. The other two are at staggered development." Slipstream gapes. Skywarp laughs, "Yeah, I know. That's what Soundwave said too."

Slipstream opens the door wider and Skywarp can see why she was reluctant to open the door. On the bunk, swaddled in an energy shield blanket is the small and delicate version of Galvatron with budding wings. Skywarp puts a hand to her lips to stifle her gasp. The little bundle begins to stir. Slipstream gathers him into her arms protectively. Skywarp's tears begin to brim. So much she gave up with her own first born. She looks down at her second almost-born.

"Soundwave said Galvatron and Prime made a new leader. They have made a truce."

Slipstream strokes her son, "What does that mean for us?"

"The new Prime gave Soundwave a request. Tell Slipstream it is time to bring her son home to Iacon. Time to record his birth. First in the new peace."

"Yes, Soundwave sent that same message to me."

"He asked me to escort you. I would be honored." Slipstream curls over her son and sobs. Skywarp wraps her own arms around the new mother. "Please come with me. We can raise our children together."

Slipstream sobs against her, "My brother's dream has finally come true. His death was not in vain. His hope for our future. Thank you Primus. Oh thank you Alpha Trion for your guidance."

Quickly the women gather what is needed and warp out. They land at the base of Iacon's center of town. Side by side, the women watch at the white and gold being turn and face Slipstream with his soft royal purple optics. She gasps seeing both her mate and his counter part as one. He takes a step forward and lowers himself to one knee to come face to face with her. "Welcome home, Slipstream. Your son is safe here."

Her chin waivers, "My son? Our son?"

He strokes a finger down her face, "Maybe you do, but we can try again. A new start?" He looks down on the tiny child. Peacefully Tron sleeps in his mother's arms. He holds a hand out. Slipstream lays the child in his arms. The child continues to sleep contently.

Carefully she tests him, "I've heard interesting tales about Optimus I'd like to explore."

Mega Prime winks at her test, "Liar." And pulls back to his full height smiling. Then he turns to Soundwave gathering Skywarp into his arms. "That sparkling will arrive soon."

Skywarp cringes against Soundwave, "I hope so. I can't expand much further." And she grips her belly in a suddenly sharp pain. She cringes back up at him, "That wasn't so funny, Prime."

Mega Prime points to Soundwave "Take her to Wheeljack. His assistant awaits you. Skyfire just arrived."

Skywarp looks between her mate and their new commander. Soundwave doesn't give her time to ponder the words and helps her inside quickly to the med-bay. Skywarp freezes when they reach the door. There is a being she would recognize anywhere. Her son all grown up. She holds her hands out to him. Clearly he knows her too and holds no grudges. Looking so much like his father he embraces his mother snuggly. At their embrace, the new child pushes against the pod's membrane. Thunderwarp steps back and helps his mother sit right there on the floor. Soundwave drops to his knees and supports Skywarp. The child emerges almost immediately. Small, blue and purple reaching out. Thunderwarp and Skywarp hold their hands out. The femme with yellow beads streaming from her head lays in their hands. Soundwave reaches over and the infant grasps his finger, "Melody."

Thunderwarp smiles broadly, "Yes. Melody." Looking up to Skyfire and Mega Prime just outside the door, Thunderwarp announces excitedly, "I have a sister: Melody!"

Mega Prime turns to Soundwave, "A tone of peace."

Soundwave nods, "Thank you. For my children's sake, thank you for taking the chance."

Prime states quite clearly, "It was my destiny."

Skyfire nods, "Now we all are one. One family again. Finally."

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If you are confused, good. Tron explain this better. If I post it, I still have more stories that go in between Optimus an Tron. So Tron may have the conclusion, unless I decide to keep going with MegaPrime. Anyway, there are many more stories I still haven't posted. See Prime Blood Contents for full table of contents.

Oh, and if this needs help, let me know. Got an icky flu and so not thinking so clearly.